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Reverse total shoulder replacement can help relieve your pain if you have a long-term shoulder injury or arthritis in your shoulder. In this type of surgery, a surgeon removes your damaged upper arm and shoulder bones and replaces them with artificial components that allow your shoulder to function normally. The placement of the artificial ball

As a parent of young students or an adult enrolled in additional education, you know that hitting the books can sometimes feel like hitting the gym. Hauling the necessary texts from class to class can sometimes cost you more than the price of tuition or those new study supplies. The common backpack has its advantages,

Severe back pain is a symptom of many ailments, but depending on the portion of your spine that is in pain, disc herniation might be the cause. Here are the three main sections of your spine and what you should know about the symptoms so that you can get adequate treatment. 1. The Cervical Spine

 Staying fit, healthy, and strong is hard work—and it gets even harder as we age. Strict workout plans and unforgiving fitness regimens may produce the best results, but they can put you at increased risk of injury. A crash diet one week before a wedding or a three-day cleanse before a beach trip may be

Every workout should end with a proper cool-down to help your body relax from the intense exercise you just put it through. This is especially true if you’re pursuing some form of orthopedic care since a poor workout could potentially exacerbate existing health issues. We’re covering some do’s and don’ts of workout cool-downs to help

If you’ve been trying to stay fit, you’ve likely encountered the most common type of fitness center there is: a weight-room-centric facility with some tired cardio equipment in the back. But if you suffer from joint pain or arthritis, these old-fashioned establishments pose a serious question. Can I get a good workout here without hurting

The great American wilderness is world-renowned for its rejuvenating properties. Generations of Americans have taken to woodland trails for rest and relaxation. Indeed, the numerous health benefits of hiking make even a small excursion worth considering.  But if you suffer from orthopaedic injuries or other chronic illnesses, is hiking a safe form of exercise for

Technology doesn’t just impact the human way of life. Our technological advancements can also impact our human bodies. In fact, just about every great leap of technology has a physical counterpart (or consequence), and if you’re not careful that new device could be contributing to short- and long-term discomfort. Alabama Orthopaedic Surgeons know how inseparable

The decision to undertake corrective surgery can be a big one. Between scheduling time off and arranging for at-home care, there’s pain to plan for and other hardships to consider. As scary as surgery can be, for some orthopaedic injuries it remains one of the best solutions.  And while the doctors, nurses, and diligent hospital

Of all the common orthopaedic injuries, ACL tears share a reputation most frequently enjoyed by monsters of urban legend. It’s the “big bad” of sporting stories, the career ender, the injury of a lifetime that will never fully heal. Or is it? It can be shockingly easy to think of ACL tears as a lasting